How many health inspections has OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH had?

OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH ever been shut down?

Yes, OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH?

The most frequently cited violations at OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH

300 OLD DIXIE HWY #101, Jupiter, FL 33458

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH LLC · License: SEA6005521

OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH in Jupiter, FL has 23 inspections on record with 135 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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1Closures

Data current as of January 28, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 8, 2017	Rodent activity	09:07:00

Inspection History (23)

Jan 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Oct 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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